FNA Reunion

Got together with friends from nursing school and attempted to take a picture of all our kids. Crazy what can happen in just a few short years (look who's being a sweet girl...)

My Baptism

I was baptized on November 29, 2009. This dress was worn by my Aunt Jenny over 30 years ago and was also worn by my cousins, Emma and Mattie. I am also wearing a pearl necklace from my Mimi and Pop Pop and a bracelet from Emma and Mattie.

Proud parents


My uncle James and Aunt Tari did the ceremony and my Grandma flew in from Texas.

I met my Aunt Rachel and cousin, Joshua, for the first time.

It was a fun weekend. My Aunt Sharon and Uncle Randolph came up with all my cousins and we went to the zoo. My Aunt Jenny and uncle Mike, cousins, my GGMom, my Aunt Barbara, Uncle Ronald, Amelia, and Licia all came, too. On Sunday everyone came over to Mimi and Pop Pop's for food and to spend time together. We all had a good time and I was a perfect angel as always.

Family Time

Hanging out with my cousins, Daddy Papa, Grandma, and my uncle

Hanging with my uncle

Trying on his ring

On the beach in Florida

3 Weeks old

4 Weeks old

5 Weeks old

Hannah 2 weeks old

Here are a few photos taken this week after Hannah's well baby Dr appointment. She weighed in exactly one pound over her birth weight at 8 lbs 12 oz, and she has already stretched out an extra inch measuring 21 inches.

Hannah's Journey Home from the Hospital

We were discharged 36 hours after Hannah arrived. As you can see it was almost a none event for her. She slept through the whole process with the exception of changing into her "going home" outfit.

Discharged
Patiently waiting for the discharge paperwork
at the hospital.

Going Home
Hannah wearing the same outfit Mama
wore home from the hospital almost 30 years ago.

Home at Last
Nothing beats your own bed.

Here At Last

We are happy to announce Hannah Claire VrMeer arrived on the scene Sept. 25th at 1:37 am tipping the scales at 7 lbs. 12 oz. and measuring in a 20 inches. Both Mom and Hannah are doing great. Enjoy the fotos.

Fresh out; 15 minutes oldMeeting Pop-Pop
Resting with Dad

Long Time, No Post

And soooo much has happened!! Just a quick run down...

December: We made gift bags of food for all of our neighbors that are widows and/or extremely poor. We ended up making 30!! It was a lot of fun to give them out...click the link below to see even more pictures. We celebrated our first Christmas away from family, too...

January: Nothing too exciting, just school... And we found out that we were expecting!!
February: More language school as well as learning at home with a tutor.
March: Graduated from our formal language school... got to see some family in Japan. I want you to note one thing about this picture besides Michael attempting to eat the snake... Erica's not touching the snake at all... :)


April: Celebrated Michael's 31st. Played Pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey. This kid didn't do very well, but he sure was cute.


May/June: Taught community health lessons in rural villages and had some really amazing experiences. This particular lesson was on how to treat burns and one of the ladies is explaining again what she has just learned. Look how intently everyone is paying attention!



July: I'm 7 months pregnant now and have had MANY requests for a picture, so despite my better judgement, here goes....

We are hoping to return to the States the end of August for the delivery and look forward to connecting with all of you. I hope to be a better blogger once the baby hits the scene! I'll try. :)